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When a Sonoma County caregiver drops her mother off at an adult day program, the difference is visible. “She paints, she sings, she exercises, she engages,” the caregiver said. “She literally dances out the door.”

Sonoma County is home to hundreds of acres of prime parks and preserves, where hikers and bikers are treated to stunning landscapes, diverse woodlands, and numerous native flora and fauna. But adding more pristine parkland to the mix never hurts. Here are three recently opened and coming-soon parks, trails and...

Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7. 2:10pm The Reporting Party (RP) on Morgan Ridge Court said fraudulent charges on one of the RP’s cards occurred several times in April, May and June resulting in a loss of $560. The card was replaced, but fraudulent

RUTHERFORD, Calif. (July 21, 2026) -- Sequoia Grove Winery, the historic Napa Valley producer recognized for its site-driven wines, has announced the national debut of its 2025 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($30 SRP). This release marks the first time a Sequoia Grove Sauvignon Blanc will be available nationwide. For the

We are doing a make-over for Valley of the Moon magazine – one of the publication’s regular features – and the makeover subject is Trixie, the perpetually pleasant if annoyingly passive ticket booth presence who sits 24/7 in stoic silence at the Marquee entrance to the Sebastiani Theatre.

Some of Sonoma County’s best-known chefs will join nationally recognized culinary talent for Savor Sonoma, a new two-day food and wine festival at Graton Resort & Casino Aug. 21-22. Aarón Sánchez, the chef and restaurateur known for his longtime appearances on “MasterChef” and “Chopped” and his New Orleans restaurant,.

It is a phrase heard often — and for good reason. Lemon has a way of brightening nearly anything it touches, adding a sharp, refreshing note to both sweet and savory dishes. A little zest can transform a recipe, but for true lemon lovers, more is usually better. From...

Around 50 Rodney Strong employees, who handle warehouse, maintenance, and technical work at the Healdsburg winery, say they'd be represented by the Teamsters if successfully unionized. photo credit: Noah Abrams/KRCB Scenes from the July 18 demonstration included signs displayed next to Rodney Strong's entrance (top lef

How quiet can a restaurant stay when the polenta keeps shouting for attention? This California bistro has built a loyal following without shouting for attention or turning lunch into a publicity campaign. Show up with a firm order in mind, and you may abandon it before the server returns. Breakfast leads to lunch envy,

A temporary traffic circle, installed to slow vehicles for increased bicycle safety at the intersection of West Third and Perkins Streets, has riled residents of the neighborhood who question the need, purpose, and even the cost of the proposed permanent installation. Area resident (and Sun columnist) Loretta Carr has